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Always out to broaden its network, Tulsa’s Young Professionals is an organization heavily dependent on mingling.
So in quarantine-dominated 2020, it was among countless groups that had to re-invent itself.
“For an organization predicated on gathering people for a purpose, not being able to gather people was a significant challenge,” said Davi...
Tulsa’s Future, the public-private regional economic development partnership led by the Tulsa Regional Chamber, will mark the completion of the third five-year phase of its economic development plan at the end of December. Since 2016, Tulsa’s Future has supported the creation of 16,704 jobs and more than $1.9 billion o...
PAWHUSKA — The Osage Nation displayed how it spent about $13 million, dedicating facilities aimed at providing food security for the tribe.
Unveiled were a 42,000-square-foot greenhouse and a 44,000-square-foot programs building, which includes aquaponics and food processing areas.
The investment came via the CARES (Coronavirus Assistance, Relief and Economic Security) Act...
Applications are now available to assist small businesses with funding for export promotion and training through the State Trade Export Promotion Grant (STEP) program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has been awarded $326,800 in STEP grant funding which will be used to provid...
A native Tulsan has been selected to Forbes magazine’s 30 under 30 list, which recognizes the brightest young entrepreneurs in the country.
Will Edwards, a graduate of Cascia Hall and the University of Arkansas, is CEO and co-founder of Melbourne, Florida-based Firehawk Aerospace company.
Chosen in the manufacturing and industry category, Edwards, 27...
Sean Kouplen, Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development, alongside members of the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development and industry leaders, announced today the certification of nine Centers for Workforce Excellence (CWE) under the Oklahoma Works Together program.
“Governor Stitt has worked to implement his ‘Oklahoma Turnaround’ initiatives i...
Best Cities to Buy a House During COVID-19
Nov 20 2020As of July 2020, only four months into the pandemic, the Pew Research Center found that approximately 20% of Americans had moved due to COVID-19 concerns. Buying a house during a global health crisis may not have been one of your New Year's resolutions, but then again, 2020 has brought many surprises...
South Central state Oklahoma has hit the “on” switch to attract a new generation of electric automotive companies and plants.
Your Mechanic.com has ranked Oklahoma as the most EV-friendly state to own an electric vehicle. The State has also introduced a number of incentives to attract automotive investment.
The incentives and othe...
Michael Overall: Nearly 30 years ago, Tulsa planted a small seed called a 'TIF.' See how it has grown
Nov 16 2020Tulsa wanted an emergency clause that would have let the bill take effect immediately, but state lawmakers didn’t see any need to rush. It had taken several years already to convince the Legislature to allow “tax increment financing,” so what difference would a few more months make?
The law passed i...
Kendall Whittier Main Street (KWMS) in Tulsa is one of three winners of the 2020 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Selected by a national jury of community development professionals and leaders in the fields of economic developmen...
Tulsa is a city that has long embraced entrepreneurs and innovators. The region’s entrepreneurial scene continues to grow and thrive thanks to several organizations and partners.
36 Degrees North is Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs. It provides high-quality workspace, fosters a tight-knit community, and curates connections to helpful resources, so entrepreneurs ca...
The Tulsa Regional Chamber works with area partners and organizations to provide businesses and individuals with a number of different workforce programs. We offer a wide variety of programs and services that are designed to help local businesses and employees succeed.
Tulsa Community College offers continued education classes for anyone wh...
Stay up to date with local business news!
Oct 12 2020 Tulsa’s new regional economic development website is your source for news and events happening in the business community. Exciting things are happening in the Tulsa region, and we want to share the great news.
In our business news section, people can learn about new developments, available properties, new business ventures an...
BA aerospace company awarded $24.7 million contract from Navy for Harrier training system
Oct 8 2020Broken Arrow aerospace company CymSTAR Services has been awarded a $24,702,350 contract from the Navy in Orlando, Florida, for an AV-8B Harrier Weapons Systems Trainer.
CymSTAR specializes in developing new training devices, modifying existing training systems and inserting new technology to improve existing systems.
The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier is a vertica...
Magazine names Cox Business Convention Center as one of 20 best convention centers in North America
Oct 6 2020Cox Business Convention Center (CBCC) has been named one of North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and corporate events for the second consecutive year.
Of more than 100 venues, CBCC placed among the highest qualified facilities in EXHIBITOR Magazine’s second annual Centers of Excellence list. The downtown Tulsa venu...
Tissue paper maker Sofidel on Monday announced the formal opening of its 1.8 million-square-foot facility in Inola.
The $360 million facility is the company’s second greenfield investment in the United States and can turn out 120,000 tons of tissue per year.
“The U.S. market is fundamental for the growth of the Sofide...
Advantages of living in Tulsa
Oct 5 2020Why should you choose Tulsa? Tulsa boasts a high-quality of life with a low cost of living, making it an ideal place for businesses and residents. It’s big-city amenities, short commute and thriving arts and culture scene are just a few of the reasons it’s a great place to grow.
Tuls...
Oklahoma Celebrates Manufacturing Month: An Overview of the Manufacturing Industry in Oklahoma
Oct 1 2020October is Manufacturing Month across Oklahoma and the U.S. With more than 4,200 manufacturing firms operating in Oklahoma, employing more than 138,000 Oklahomans, it’s easy to see why this is an important industry for the entire state.
Just last month, Site Selection Group, a full-service location advisory, economic incentives an...
Milo’s Tea Company executives were joined today by local and state leaders for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Milo’s new production and distribution center at the Cherokee Extension Industrial Park in Tulsa County. Based in Birmingham, Ala., Milo’s announced its expansion to Tulsa in May 201...
If you are looking to locate a business in Tulsa, check out the local and state incentives you could benefit from. Tulsa’s regional economic development website showcases several of these incentives and resources which will help ensure local business success.
Incentives offered to businesses include tax exemptions, tax credit programs, employe...
Devon Energy and WPX Energy to Combine in Merger
Sep 28 2020Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy announced they have entered into an agreement to combine with Tulsa-based WPX Energy in an all-stock merger of equals transaction. The strategic combination will create a leading unconventional oil producer in the U.S., with an asset base underpinned by a premium acreage position in the economi...
Sometimes big city life can be overwhelming — especially when there's a pandemic. Luckily, if you have the ability and the means to travel (preferably by car), there are some quaint and less-populated places throughout the US that make for a good break from city life.
And traveling doesn't necessarily mea...
The Tulsa Regional Chamber launched the SizeUp Business Intelligence tool to equip small businesses and entrepreneurs with the tools and information to grow and be successful. SizeUp uses millions of data points to provide individualized business intelligence and market research, customized to each business. SizeUp provides performance benchmarking, competitive intelligenc...
Tulsa’s new economic development website has put together a free and detailed community profile for site selectors and businesses who are looking to locate in the area. This profile is meant to give an in-depth look at the local community and the business sector in the Tulsa region.
You can vie...
